Star Trek And The Philosophy Of Entertainment

Author : George A. Gonzalez
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781636671567
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Trek and the Philosophy of Entertainment written by George A. Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing on Hegel's model of aesthetics and beauty to analyze the Star Trek franchise, this book puts justice at the center of the "beauty" - and entertainment value - of popular culture. The author, George A. Gonzalez, shows that plot - revolving around justice and injustice - often determines the artistic success and popularity of TV and film franchises. He argues that Start Trek is the most popular franchise in history because it puts the pursuit of justice, and therefore beauty, at the heart of its world. Star Trek and the Philosophy of Entertainment also offers a major corrective to the prevailing academic treatment of popular culture, demonstrating that Star Trek and other shows consistently challenge class rule and other forms of oppression based on race, gender, and nationality. In the world of Star Trek, justice is represented by a modern, classless society, totally free of ethnic and gender biases"--

Author : Judith Barad
Publisher : Harper Perennial
ISBN 13 : 9780060933265
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ethics of Star Trek written by Judith Barad and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 2001-11-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Trekkies everywhere, a fascinating look at the philosophy of Star Trek, from Kirk and Spock to Janeway and Seven of Nine For four decades, Star Trek has been the obsession of millions of fans. But real Trekkies know that the show is more than just riveting entertainment. Its complex moral dilemmas present a view of the future that holds important truths for us in the present. Drawing on episodes from all four Star Trek generations, this unique book explores the ethics of the series in relation to the theories of the world's great philosophers. Questions about good and evil, right and wrong, power and corruption are discussed in language that,is both readable and compelling as the authors show, how the program has evolved over the years to address society's changing values. For this century and beyond, The Ethics of "Star Trek" is an intriguing look at a brilliantly imagined-world and what it can teach us about how to live.

Author : Malynnda Johnson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000377350
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Normalizing Mental Illness and Neurodiversity in Entertainment Media written by Malynnda Johnson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the shift toward positive and more accurate portrayals of mental illness in entertainment media, asking where these succeed and considering where more needs to be done. With studies that identify and analyze the characters, viewpoints, and experiences of mental illness across film and television, it considers the messages conveyed about mental illness and reflects on how the different texts reflect, reinforce, or challenge sociocultural notions regarding mental illness. Presenting chapters that explore a range of texts from film and television, covering a variety of mental health conditions, including autism, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and more, this book will appeal to scholars of sociology, cultural and media studies, and mental health.

Author : Entertainment Weekly
Publisher : Time Home Entertainment
ISBN 13 : 1547859539
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Entertainment Weekly The Ultimate Guide to Star Trek written by Entertainment Weekly and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we look around the world of today, always seemingly on the brink of calamity, Star Trek continues to insist that creatures of all shapes, colors and beliefs can work together toward something greater. Across its many iterations, Star Trek always offers tantalizing glimpses of our possible future. And year by year, decade by decade, series by series and movie by movie, that future draws ever closer.

Author : Kevin S. Decker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119146011
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy written by Kevin S. Decker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet’s finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays Features a complete examination of the Star Trek universe, from the original series to the most recent films directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) Introduces important concepts in philosophy through the vast array of provocative issues raised by the series, such as the ethics of the Prime Directive, Star Trek’s philosophy of peace, Data and Voyager’s Doctor as persons, moral relativism and the Federation’s quest for liberation, the effect of alternate universes on reality and identity, the Borg as transhumanists, Federation Trekonomics, Star Trek’s secular society, and much, much more…! An enterprising and enlightening voyage into deep space that will appeal to hardcore fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike Publishing in time to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the original TV series

Author : The Editors of Entertainment Weekly
Publisher : Time Inc. Books
ISBN 13 : 1683305868
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY The Ultimate Guide to Star Trek written by The Editors of Entertainment Weekly and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space: The Final Frontier. Since the original series began in 1966, Star Trek has captured the imaginations of Americans and stimulated our curiosity about worlds and galaxies beyond our own. The show expertly took on many hot button issues of its day and addressed them with science fiction metaphors. This approach hooked fans in with its utopian vision of united humanity exploring the stars. Today, new Trekkies are being initiated into the Star Trek fandom with the release of new movies. You may think you are already the ultimate Star Trek fan, but have you ever wondered how the Vulcan greeting came to be? Or who did (and didn't) get along behind the scenes of the USS Enterprise? Enter The Ultimate Guide to Star Trek, your personal guide to the shows, cast, crew and worlds that they explored. The Ultimate Guide to Star Trekchronologically explores the productions and fandom of Star Trek. We begin with the three-year run of the original series with stars William Shatner as Captain Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. Next we lead into the six major motion pictures of the 20th century and second generation of television series. Finally, we survey the current Star Trek major motion picture franchise with stars like Chris Pine and director J.J. Abrams. This 50th anniversary collector's edition includes new photos from the upcoming Star Trek Beyond movie and opens with an introduction by the film's cowriter and Scotty 2.0, Simon Pegg.

Author : Lee McIntyre
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119635241
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Companion to Public Philosophy written by Lee McIntyre and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-03-30 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first anthology devoted to the theory and practice of all forms of public philosophy A Companion to Public Philosophy brings together in a single volume the diverse practices, modalities, and perspectives of this rapidly growing field. Forty-two chapters written by established practitioners and newer voices alike consider questions ranging from the definition of public philosophy to the value of public philosophy to both society and philosophy itself. Throughout the book, philosophers offer insights into the different publics they have engaged, the topics they have explored, the methods they have used and the lessons they have learned from these engagements. The Companion explores important philosophical issues concerning the practice of philosophy in the public sphere, how public philosophy relates to advocacy, philosophical collaborations with political activists, locations where public philosophy can be done, and more. Many essays highlight underserved topics such as effective altruism, fat activism, trans activism, indigenous traditions, and Africana philosophy, while other essays set the stage for rigorous debates about the boundaries of public philosophy and its value as a legitimate way to do philosophy. Discusses the range of approaches that professional philosophers can use to engage with non-academic audiences Explores the history and impact of public philosophy from the time of Socrates to the modern era Highlights the work of public philosophers concerning issues of equity, social justice, environmentalism, and medical ethics Covers the modalities used by contemporary public philosophers, including film and television, podcasting, internet memes, and community-engaged teaching Includes essays by those who bring philosophy to corporations, government policy, consulting, American prisons, and activist groups across the political spectrum A Companion to Public Philosophy is essential reading for philosophers from all walks of life who are invested in and curious about the ways that philosophy can impact the public and how the public can impact philosophy. It is also an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate courses on the theory and practice of public philosophy as well as broader courses on philosophy, normative ethics, and comparative and world philosophy.

Author : Kevin S. Decker
Publisher : Open Court
ISBN 13 : 0812697049
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Trek and Philosophy written by Kevin S. Decker and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy and space travel are characterized by the same fundamental purpose: exploration. An essential guide for both philosophers and Trekkers, Star Trek and Philosophy combines a philosophical spirit of inquiry with the beloved television and film series to consider questions not only about the scientific prospects of interstellar travel but also the inward journey to examine the human condition. The expansive topics range from the possibilities for communication among different cultural backgrounds to questions about the stoic temperament exhibited by Vulcans to Ferengi business practices. Specifically chosen to break new ground in exploring the philosophical dimensions of Star Trek, these articles boldly go where no philosopher has gone before.

Author : Mike Featherstone
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1848609140
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cyberspace/Cyberbodies/Cyberpunk written by Mike Featherstone and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1996-01-29 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we interpret cyberspace? What is the place of the embodied human agent in the virtual world? This innovative collection examines the emerging arena of cyberspace and the challenges it presents for the social and cultural forms of the human body. It shows how changing relations between body and technology offer new arenas for cultural representations. At the same time, the contributors examine the realities of human embodiment and the limits of virtual worlds. Topics examined include: technological body modifications, replacements and prosthetics; bodies in cyberspace, virtual environments and cyborg culture; cultural representations of technological embodiment in visual and literary productions; and cyberpunk science fiction as a pre-figurative social and cultural theory.

Author : Donald A. Barclay
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538144093
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disinformation written by Donald A. Barclay and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-15 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the idea of a world in which facts mean nothing cause anxiety? Fear? Maybe even paranoia? Disinformation:The Nature of Facts and Lies in the Post-Truth Era cannot cure all the ills of a post-truth world, but by demonstrating how the emergence of digital technology into everyday life has knitted together a number of seemingly loosely related forces–historical, psychological, economic, and culture–to create the post-truth culture, Disinformation will help you better understand how we got to where we now are, see how we can move beyond a culture in which facts are too easily dismissed, and develop a few highly practical skills for separating truth from lies. Disinformation explains: How human psychology—the very way our brains work—can leave us vulnerable to disinformation. How the early visions of what a global computer network would and should be unintentionally laid the groundwork for the current post-truth culture. The ways in which truth is twisted and misrepresented via propaganda and conspiracy theories. How new technology not only spreads disinformation but may also be changing the way we think. The ways in which the economics of information and the powerful influence of popular culture have contributed to the creation of the post-truth culture. Unlike the far-too-numerous one-sided, politically ideological treatments of the post-truth culture, Disinformation does not seek to point the finger of blame at any individuals or groups; instead, its focus is on how a number of disparate forces have influenced human behaviors during a time when all of humanity is struggling to better understand and more effectively control (for better or worse) challenging new technologies that are straining the limits of human intellectual and emotional capacity.